Utah Mammoth at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Jan 27, 2026. Final score: Utah Mammoth 0, Tampa Bay Lightning 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Utah Mammoth score | 0 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 2 | 5 | 18:20 | 0.28 | 1.33 |
| 2nd | J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 25:29 | 0.05 | 0.89 |
| 3rd | Anthony Cirelli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.05 | 0.85 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 17:38 | TBL | Darren Raddysh | Nikita Kucherov, Jake Guentzel | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 19:14 | TBL | Anthony Cirelli | J.J. Moser, Nikita Kucherov | 5v4 | 0–2 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.74 | 3.62 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 55.1% | 44.9% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 51.9% | 48.1% |
| Hits | 18 | 18 |
| Blocks | 8 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:55 | 0.72 | 0.20 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:03 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:39 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:50 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:28 | 0.57 | 0.10 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:47 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:13 | 0.29 | 0.05 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:27 | 0.56 | 0.05 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:14 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:06 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:23 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:15 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:56 | 0.22 | -0.05 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:28 | 0.58 | -0.05 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:51 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:39 | 0.09 | -0.15 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:04 | 0.10 | -0.40 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:40 | 0.04 | -0.48 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 18:20 | 0.28 | 1.33 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:29 | 0.05 | 0.89 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.05 | 0.85 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 25:17 | 0.17 | 0.85 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:33 | 0.25 | 0.64 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:15 | 0.17 | 0.25 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:34 | 0.09 | 0.25 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:54 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:11 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:07 | 0.41 | 0.05 |
| Maxim Groshev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:57 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:44 | 0.24 | 0.00 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:38 | 0.26 | -0.05 |
| Dominic James | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:14 | 0.33 | -0.05 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:46 | 0.42 | -0.10 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:39 | 0.07 | -0.15 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:24 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:41 | 0.19 | -0.33 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 1.68 | L |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 28 | 28 | 100.0% | 2.86 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Utah Mammoth 2–0 on Jan 27, 2026.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.62 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 3.74 — Utah Mammoth owned the better of the chances but Tampa Bay Lightning took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Nikita Kucherov led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.33 on 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 28 of 28, worth 2.86 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Utah Mammoth 2–0 on Jan 27, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 2, Utah Mammoth 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nikita Kucherov led all skaters at 1.33, on 0G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.62 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 3.74, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 28 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 29. High-danger chances went 19 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 of 29 (1.68 goals saved above expected); Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 28 of 28 (2.86 goals saved above expected).